- Archaeological excavations are crucial sources for understanding the history and culture of ancient Tamilagam. - Sites like Uraiyur and Tirukkampuliyur provide tangible evidence of trade networks, including contacts with the Roman Empire. - Sites in the Kaveri delta region, like Thanjavur and Uraiyur, illuminate the early historical culture of the area. - Some ancient urban centres in Tamil Nadu also had a presence of heterodox religions like Buddhism and Jainism.
Match correctly the Excavated information with the Excavation sites: Excavation sites Excavated information (a) Thanjavur ex‐ 1. Roman Pottery cavation (b) Kilaiyur excav‐ 2. Centre of Buddhism ation 3. Commercial contact (c) Tirukkampuliybetween Rome and Tamilur excavation agam (d) Uraiyur excav‐ 4. Culture of Kaveri ation
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2022 · Topic: South India (Chola, Chalukya, Pallava and Sangam Period) (Sangam Society, Economy, and Trade (including Roman connections))
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Answer: C. (a)-4, (b)-3, (c)-1, (d)-2
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